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STAYING ON TOP (AND AHEAD) OF CONSUMER TRENDS

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade started popping up in local farmer’s markets in Oahu almost a decade ago; when a plant-based diet was not an everyday used term, vegans were looked at by the average American as being even more off-putting than vegetarians, and the idea of sustainability was barely uttered by big businesses or even small businesses, for that matter. Yet, there we were, a little stand with raw, fresh, locally sourced, all-natural ingredients making the best lemonade and acai bowls on the island. We used mason jars that customers could get their drinks in and then return for a discount on all future refills, which led to an eco-friendlier business model.
Marketing

THE NEW ERA OF DIGITAL MARKETING: HOW BRANDS ARE EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY

Don’t underestimate the effects of automation.

We are no longer waiting for the new wave of technology and digital marketing, but actively riding it. In 2021 alone, there was 153.16 billion dollars spent on online ads in the United States. It’s time to meet your customers where they are and where they are spending the majority of their time — online. If you are still hesitant to adopt a digital marketing strategy, or simply unsure as to why you should be leaning into the concept of marketing automation, we’ve provided a few takeaways to help.
Marketing